James Howells faced a setback as the UK Court of Appeals rejected his bid to search for a hard drive containing keys to 8,000 Bitcoin in a landfill. Howells stated he would pursue his last legal option with the European Convention on Human Rights.

The Docksway landfill, where the hard drive is located, is anticipated to close during the UK financial year 2025-2026. Howells continues to fight for access, claiming violations of his rights in previous court decisions.